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Driving in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Traffic rules and Road signs
Welcome to Accudriver! Here you can read and learn road rules in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also, you may take a look for road signs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It would be really useful to check the traffic rules before going to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make your trip safer!
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Quick reference
Driving side
Right
Speed (urban / rural / highway)
50 km/h / 80 km/h / 120 km/h
Blood alcohol limit
0.03%
Emergency
112
Min. rental age
21
Pre-trip checklist
Carry license and IDP; ensure Green Card covers BiH
Pack triangle, vest, first aid kit
Save 112 and local numbers 122 (police), 124 (ambulance)
Keep BAM or EUR for tolls and fuel
Stay on paved roads; heed mine warnings
Tolls & practical
Keep local currency (BAM) or euros for tolls.
Toll motorways; pay at booths in BAM or EUR. Some sections under construction.
Common fines
Speeding
BAM 50–200+
No seatbelt
BAM 50
Phone while driving
BAM 100
Drink driving
BAM 500+ and possible detention
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Parking & fuel
Parking
Paid parking in Sarajevo and larger towns. Elsewhere often informal; follow local practice.
Tip: In Sarajevo use marked zones and pay as indicated.
Fuel
Common types: Unleaded 95, Diesel, LPG.
Cash and cards; BAM and EUR often accepted.
Approx. price: ~€1.40 (approximate)
Things that might surprise you
Low alcohol limit (0.03%)
Stricter than most of Europe. One drink can put you over; best to avoid alcohol when driving.
Two entities, one road
Country has two entities (FBiH and RS). Same traffic rules; documents and insurance valid throughout.
Mine warnings off-road
Do not leave tarmac in areas that may be mined (post-war). Stay on marked roads only.
Mountain roads
Narrow, winding roads in mountains. Winter conditions possible; drive with care.
Guide last verified: 2026-02
General rules
Traffic Direction
Right Hand
Km/h or Mp/h
km/h
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Speed limits rules
Urban Area
50
Speed road
100
80 - one line expessways
Express road
130
Where to rent a car in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The best site to book your car rental is Discovered Cars. They will find the best prices from all big rental companies 👍
Required car kit
Triangle
Yes
First aid
Yes
Fire extinguisher
Recommended
Spare bulb
Yes
Tow Rope
Yes
Other differences in rules
Maximum promille alcohole
0.03
Minimum driver age
18
Where to rent a car in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The best site to book your car rental is Discovered Cars. They will find the best prices from all big rental companies 👍
Bosnia and Herzegovina road signs
End of prohibition signs
End of no horns
End of no overtaking by heavy goods vehicles
End of no overtaking
End of no parking zone
Indication signs
No through road
Parking
Mandatory signs
Bicycles and pedestrians only
Bicycles only
End of bicycles and pedestrians only
End of bicycles only
End of equestrians only
End of obligation to put on snow chains
End of pedestrians only
End of split pedestrians and bicycles path
Equestrians only
Obligation to put on snow chains
Pass on either side
Pass on this side (left)
Pass on this side (right)
Pedestrians only
Proceed left only
Proceed right only
Proceed straight or turn left only
Proceed straight or turn right only
Roundabout
Split pedestrians and bicycles path
Straight ahead only
Turn left ahead only
Turn right ahead only
Turn right and left ahead only
U-turns
Priority signs
End of priority road
Give Way
Give way to oncoming traffic
Priority over oncoming vehicles
Priority road
Stop
Prohibitory signs
Maximum height
Maximum vehicle length
Maximum weight per axle
Maximum weight
Maximum width
Minimum safe following distance between vehicles
No U-turns
No articulated vehicles
No bicycles
No buses
No entry
No handcarts
No heavy goods vehicles
No horns or excessive motor noise
No horse-drawn vehicles
No left turn
No mopeds and bicycle
No mopeds
No motor vehicles except motorcycles
No motor vehicles
No motorcycles
No overtakin
No overtaking by heavy goods vehicles
No parking on even dates
No parking or waiting
No parking zone
No pedestrians
No right turn
No stopping
No tractors
No trailers
No vehicles carrying dangerous goods
No vehicles carrying dangerous water pollutants
No vehicles carrying explosives
No vehicles
Special regulations signs
Cyclists crossing
End of pedestrian zone
End of residential area _ living street
Expressway ends
Expressway
Lane ends
Lane ends
Motorway ends
Motorway
One-way street
One-way street
Pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian zone
Residential area - living street
Road hump
Road potholes
Speed limit signs
Advisory speed limit
End of advisory speed limit
End of maximum speed limit
End of speed limit zone
Maximum speed limit
Minimum speed limit ends
Minimum speed limit
Speed limit zone
Warning signs
Accident area _ accident ahead
Bend ahead
Children
Crossroads with a minor road
Crossroads with priority to the right
Cyclists ahead
Dangerous crosswinds
Domestic animals
Double bend ahead
Falling rocks or debris
Fire hazard
Junction with a minor road
Level crossing (multiple tracks)
Level crossing (one track)
Level crossing with barriers ahead
Level crossing without barriers ahead
Loose road surface
Low-flying aircraft
Merging traffic
Opening or swing bridge
Other danger
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Pedestrians
Potholes
Road hump ahead
Road narrows on both sides
Road narrows on one side
Roadworks ahead
Roundabout ahead
Slippery road surface
Snow or ice
Steep ascent
Steep descent
Traffic queues likely ahead
Traffic signals ahead
Tram crossing
Tunnel ahead
Two-way traffic ahead
Uneven road ahead
Unprotected quayside or riverbank
Wild animals
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About
News
Rules
Driving in Bosnia and Herzegovina - Traffic rules and Road signs
Welcome to Accudriver! Here you can read and learn road rules in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Also, you may take a look for road signs of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It would be really useful to check the traffic rules before going to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Make your trip safer!
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Quick reference
Driving side
Right
Speed (urban / rural / highway)
50 km/h / 80 km/h / 120 km/h
Blood alcohol limit
0.03%
Emergency
112
Min. rental age
21
Pre-trip checklist
Carry license and IDP; ensure Green Card covers BiH
Pack triangle, vest, first aid kit
Save 112 and local numbers 122 (police), 124 (ambulance)
Keep BAM or EUR for tolls and fuel
Stay on paved roads; heed mine warnings
Tolls & practical
Keep local currency (BAM) or euros for tolls.
Toll motorways; pay at booths in BAM or EUR. Some sections under construction.
Common fines
Speeding
BAM 50–200+
No seatbelt
BAM 50
Phone while driving
BAM 100
Drink driving
BAM 500+ and possible detention
🔥 Download our mobile app!
Works fully offline
Rules of more than 60 countries in your pocket
Comparing traffic rules and road signs between countries
Regular updates
Parking & fuel
Parking
Paid parking in Sarajevo and larger towns. Elsewhere often informal; follow local practice.
Tip: In Sarajevo use marked zones and pay as indicated.
Fuel
Common types: Unleaded 95, Diesel, LPG.
Cash and cards; BAM and EUR often accepted.
Approx. price: ~€1.40 (approximate)
Things that might surprise you
Low alcohol limit (0.03%)
Stricter than most of Europe. One drink can put you over; best to avoid alcohol when driving.
Two entities, one road
Country has two entities (FBiH and RS). Same traffic rules; documents and insurance valid throughout.
Mine warnings off-road
Do not leave tarmac in areas that may be mined (post-war). Stay on marked roads only.
Mountain roads
Narrow, winding roads in mountains. Winter conditions possible; drive with care.
Guide last verified: 2026-02
General rules
Traffic Direction
Right Hand
Km/h or Mp/h
km/h
For business inquiries: contact@accudriver.io
Speed limits rules
Urban Area
50
Speed road
100
80 - one line expessways